Kenya Agri Investment: Kenya launched NASIP 2026–2030, a KES 1.081 trillion (US$8.4B) plan to modernize agri-food systems, expand irrigation, boost farmer incomes and create 2M+ jobs. Pesticide Worker Safety: Canada’s pesticide rules now make safety data sheets optional, sparking worker-rights concerns over missing re-entry and exposure guidance. Regenerative Scale-Up (Canada): A new Canadian program targets one million acres for regenerative practices, offering per-acre support to help farmers manage the transition costs. Aquaculture Growth (India): Khyber Group opened a US$11.7M recirculating trout facility in Kashmir, aiming to scale output and create thousands of livelihoods. Fertiliser Push (Nigeria): Kano procured 630 fertiliser trucks for the 2026 season, while the federal government began distributing 80,640 free fertiliser bags to South-South smallholders. Dairy Incentives (Kenya): Kenya plans a gradual shift from quantity-based to quality-based milk payments, rewarding protein and butterfat. Trade Signals (China–US): China and the US agreed in principle to cut tariffs on some agricultural products and expand two-way farm trade. Food Safety (Libya): Libya’s prosecutor reported banned pesticide residues in 65% of tested samples, triggering criminal cases. El Niño Risk: Analysts warn El Niño could add fresh fertiliser price volatility by changing yields and demand. US Wheat Watch: USDA confirmed the smallest US wheat crop on record, with planted and harvested acres both falling sharply. Rural Development (Ethiopia): Ethiopia inaugurated the Hamasa Model Village, combining climate-smart farming with livestock, gardens, biogas and beekeeping.